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Champaign Human Relations Commission outlines goals during daylong retreat

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Champaign Human Relations Commission held a three-hour retreat Oct. 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn to consider its mission, priorities and identity.

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Champaign Board promotes two police officers

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 30, 2015

The Champaign Board of Fire and Police Commissioners promoted two police officers and hired three probationary officers at its meeting Oct 26.

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Rantoul establishes enterprise zone

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

Some businesses in Rantoul will be eligible for property tax and sales tax breaks after the village officially established a new enterprise zone Dec 8.

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Savoy board to vote on Prairie Fields subdivision

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The village of Savoy Board will vote on approving the general plan and plat map for Prairie Fields Subdivision 14 at its regular meeting Jan 6.

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Fieldstone developers seek exception to fencing requirement

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

At its Nov 23 meeting, the Savoy Planning Commission deferred a request from the developers of the Fieldstone Subdivision for a variance on standard fencing material until the developers can gather a petition showing 75 percent approval from the subdivision's residents.

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Rantoul adopts rules for trustees meetings

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Rantoul Board of Trustees will hold all meetings and study sessions according to the parameters of a new code passed by the trustees Dec 8.

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Rantoul to consider open space variance for Kooshtard Property

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Rantoul Village Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an open space variance for Kooshtard Property LLC at its regular meeting Jan 4.

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Mahomet board repeals ban on video gaming

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

After months of debate, the Mahomet board voted 4-2 at its Nov 24 meeting to repeal the village's ban on video gaming in the hopes of bringing in up to $25,000 in additional tax revenue.

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Rantoul to consider micro loans for JLW Ltd., Kiefer Photo

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Rantoul Micro Loan Committee will consider applications for micro loans from JLW Ltd. and Kiefer Photography at its Jan 7 meeting.

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Urbana Fire Department's pension portfolio exceeds $26 million

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Urbana Fire Department Pension Board of Trustees reviewed several reports on the state of the pension fund at a meeting held July 31 in the Executive Conference Room of the Urbana City Building.

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Stuber joins Tolono Board of Trustees

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Tolono Board of Trustees approved the village's tax levy and welcomed a new trustee at its Dec. 1 meeting.

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Urbana council allows Farm Lake rezoning to move forward

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Urbana City Council defeated a resolution of protest against the rezoning of a 10-acre parcel on North Cunningham Avenue at its Dec 14 meeting.

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Urbana City Council accepts traffic stop task force's report

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 29, 2015

The Urbana City Council unanimously accepted the final report of the Urbana Traffic Stop Data Task Force Dec 14.

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Champaign earns international recognition for budget quality

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

The city of Champaign announced Wednesday that it has received international recognition for the quality of its budget.

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Mahomet Board to vote on new subdivision regulations

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

The Mahomet Board of Trustees held a study session Dec 8 at the Mahomet Administrative Offices to set the agenda for its Dec 15 meeting.

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Homer Board of Trustees advances village's tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

The Homer Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Nov 15, advancing the village's tax levy with a provision to add $1,000 to workman's compensation.

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First Mid-Illinois Bank wins Visa recognition

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 24, 2015

First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust announced Tuesday that it has won two of Visa's 2015 Debit Processing Service (DPS) Achievement Awards.

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Champaign mayor joins call for expanded Internet access

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen has added her voice to the call from dozens of other mayors and legislators for high-speed Internet access for all.

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Rantoul Board moves to prepare tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

The Rantoul Village Board held its regular meeting Nov. 10 at the Rantoul Municipal Building, where Jayne DeLuce of the Champaign County Visitor's Bureau recapped the bureau's work for the year.

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Savoy planners consider Prairie Fields development

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

The Savoy Planning Commission held its regular meeting Dec 14, where it voted on approving the general plan and preliminary plat map for the Prairie Fields subdivision.